West Houston is changing quickly. Following the 290 corridor from Beltway 8 through Waller County, new communities and major employment centers are taking shape in areas that, not long ago, were mostly quiet and rural. Roads that once carried light […]
From Seed Grants to Signature Projects: Leveraging Park Bonds and Small Grants for Lasting Impact
In the Greater West Houston region, parks aren’t just recreational spaces—they are a reflection of our shared values. They represent health, connectivity, resilience, and the kind of thoughtful planning that makes neighborhoods more livable and sustainable for generations to come. […]
MUDs as a Vehicle for Sustainable Infrastructure
Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) are purpose-built for water, wastewater, and drainage—and, with appropriate authorization, parks, trails, and certain roadway and flood-control elements. That core mission aligns naturally with “sustainability” and “resiliency” in the Texas context: reliable drinking water, efficient treatment, […]
President’s Desk: November 2025
Howdy WHA Members! As we enter November, Greater West Houston continues to experience developments at every level of government that will shape our region’s future. At the state level, Texas is advancing major infrastructure commitments, including a $20 billion, 20-year investment through the […]
Elevating Communication in Water Infrastructure: WHA & Tetra Tech at WEFTEC 2025
The West Houston Association and Tetra Tech were well represented at the 2025 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference in Chicago, where Natalie Chaney, PE, ENV SP, Texas Stormwater and Sustainability Lead for Tetra Tech, and past Chair of […]
Rethinking Mobility Along the 290 Corridor
The U.S. 290 Corridor is entering a pivotal chapter in its story. Long regarded as a lifeline out of Houston and a gateway to the communities of northwest Harris and Waller Counties, it is now feeling the weight of rapid […]
Celebrating Excellence in Quality Growth: Honoring the 2025 WHA Award Recipients
On October 8, we hosted our annual Public Officials & Awards Reception, an evening dedicated to honoring the people and projects that are shaping a more resilient, connected, and sustainable future for the Greater West Houston region. Mobility Excellence: Missouri […]
President’s Desk: October 2025
Howdy WHA Members! At every level of government, the landscape continues to shift in ways that will have lasting impacts on Greater West Houston. In Washington, we are experiencing a government shutdown, with mass firings of federal workers being threatened, […]
Investing in Texas’ Future Water Supply: Why Proposition 4 Matters
This November, Texans will head to the polls to decide on a number of constitutional amendments, including Proposition 4, which would dedicate a portion of state sales and use tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund. For communities across Greater […]
The Art of Placemaking – How Creativity Shapes Quality Growth
The West Houston Association’s Art of Placemaking forum offered an inspiring look at how arts, culture, and thoughtful design can shape the future of our communities. Held on September 18, the event gathered developers, public officials, civic art professionals, and […]